I really like this recipe but I thought it was a little thin. I followed the directions exactly. Should the gumbo filé be added so close to serving. It just didn't seem to thicken it as it should have.

It was a really good recipe but I was lost at when to put the roux in. It didn’t say. I also couldn’t find and didn’t know what a gumbo file was so I used Cajun seasoning. Over all, it was a great recipe and my family loved it. Can’t wait to make it again.

Amazing. I ended up sautéing the veggies before I added the meat and deglazed them with red wine. For a little bit of a kick, I added one habanero pepper. This is a great blueprint for a delicious gumbo.

This recipe was delicious. I followed the directions exactly with one exception. I was worried about the roux, so I focused on making my roux without the veggies and sautéed the holy trinity separately. Then I added them both to the stock.

Oh my!!!! This is so flavorful and well worth the effort. This is one of those meals that convinces everyone that you are a culinary genius. I did the stew with yellow rice. Over the moon good! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!!!